As AI adoption scales across industries, balancing innovation with security is more crucial than ever. AppSOC, a leader in AI security and governance, is proud to be selected as a featured partner by Databricks, integrating comprehensive AI security into its platform. With Databricks’ release of Databricks AI Security Framework (DASF) 2.0, AppSOC’s support underscores a shared commitment to securing the future of AI.

Partnering to Address Critical AI Security Needs

The AppSOC Security Posture Management for Databricks solution exemplifies the synergy between innovation and security. As a featured partner, AppSOC strengthens Databricks’ security by delivering:

• Platform Security Posture Management: Detecting misconfigurations, access control issues, asset leaks, and more across Databricks MLOps environments.
• Model Validation: Discovery, security testing, and automated Red Teams of open-source models for weaknesses, security vulnerabilities, toxicity, and other flaws.
• Full DASF 2.0 Support: Mapping security findings to DASF controls providing streamlined compliance with regulatory framework, including NIST AI-RMF and ISO 42001.

“AI regulations are evolving, and enterprises need structured frameworks like DASF 2.0 to ensure compliance.” — Arun Pamulapati, Databricks

What Is DASF 2.0?

The Databricks AI Security Framework (DASF) was developed to address AI-specific risks through a defense-in-depth approach. Version 2.0 expands with 64 controls covering 62 risks, delivering advanced protections and enhanced compliance alignment with evolving governance standards. By bridging security, data science, and IT teams, DASF 2.0 helps organizations securely deploy AI while maximizing impact.

How AppSOC Enhances Databricks Security

AppSOC’s deep integration with DASF 2.0 delivers comprehensive security across AI development and deployment phases:

• AI Discovery: Automated discovery of models, datasets, and workflows ensures continuous visibility and compliance.
• AI Security Testing: Continuous scanning and automated Red Teaming proactively identify vulnerabilities.
• Security Posture Management: Detects and mitigates misconfigurations, model theft risks, and access control issues before they escalate.
• Runtime Enforcement: Real-time threat detection and automated remediation guard against prompt injections, malicious code, and data leaks.
• Governance and Compliance: Simplifies regulatory adherence by mapping security findings directly to DASF 2.0 controls.

AppSOC’s integration with Databricks allows flexible deployment of capabilities, giving businesses actionable insights to secure MLOps pipelines and LLM models.

A Partnership Built on Trust

The collaboration between AppSOC and Databricks exemplifies the synergy between security and innovation. Databricks’ leadership in AI security development and AppSOC’s early adoption of DASF 2.0 highlight a joint vision of enabling safe, scalable AI deployment.

“As AI scales, governance and security solutions are critical. AppSOC’s integration with DASF 2.0 demonstrates their commitment to raising AI security standards,” said Arun Pamulapati, Senior Security Field Engineer at Databricks.

AppSOC’s CEO, Pravin Kothari, added: “This partnership showcases how innovation and security work hand-in-hand. DASF 2.0 sets a new standard for AI security, and we’re proud to be leading the way.”

Looking Ahead

AppSOC’s comprehensive support for DASF 2.0 cements its role as a leader in AI security and governance. As AI transforms industries, enterprises need partners who offer cutting-edge solutions and expert guidance. Together, AppSOC and Databricks are providing a secure, scalable path to AI adoption.

To learn more about how AppSOC can secure your AI journey, visit our website or contact our team.